Universities Superannuation Scheme $1 billion acquisition of Moto

3/12/2015
Public acquisition

$ 1 billion

Completed

3/12/2015


Overview:

  • Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has acquired an 82.5% stake in Moto Group for $1 billion from EPIC Bermuda Holdings, a subsidiary of Equity Partners Infrastructure Company, and other selling shareholders.
  • USS subsequently sold a 40% stake to CVC Capital Partners.
  • Moto is the UK's largest motorway service station operator.
  • Baker & McKenzie acted for the individual selling shareholders.

Sam Duke - Editor

Jurisdiction:

United Kingdom

Deal type:

Public acquisition

Practice areas:

Private equity
M&A

Industry sector:

Consumer goods and services


Firms:

Party: Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) (Acquirer)


Party: CVC Capital Partners (Acquirer)


Party: Equity Partners Infrastructure Company (EPIC) (Seller)

Lawyer: Mark Bardell


Party: Equity Partners Infrastructure Company (EPIC) (Seller)